Bowl and Method of Forming a Bowl

ABSTRACT

A bowl may be configured to include an outer body that has a u-shaped cross section, and the outer body may have a bottom configured to support the bowl on a surface, the bottom also including a circular groove around a circumference of the bottom and a bracket within the circular groove, wherein a foot is inserted within the groove, and wherein the foot is secured to the circular groove by the bracket. The bowl may include an inner body, wherein the inner body is concave and dome-shaped. The inner body may hold a liquid or solid, and the inner body is connected to an upper edge of the outer body. An internal cavity is formed by the outer body and inner body, and the internal cavity is insulative. The connection formed by the upper edge of the outer body and the inner body may be seamless.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No.16/146,692, filed Sep. 28, 2018, which is incorporated fully herein byreference.

FIELD

The present disclosure herein relates broadly to bowls, and morespecifically, to dog bowls used for feeding food and water to animalssuch as dogs.

BACKGROUND

A bowl may be configured to store a volume of liquid or a mass of food.Dog or animal bowls can be filled with hot or cold potable/drinkableliquids, such as water, and various types of pet food to include hard orsoft food, or wet or dry pet food, as well as various types of foodnormally fit for human consumption, e.g., raw or cooked fruits orvegetables, raw or cooked meat and poultry, or fish, etc.

BRIEF SUMMARY

This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in asimplified form that are further described below in the DetailedDescription. The Summary is not intended to identify key features oressential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended tobe used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In certain examples, a bowl can be configured to retain a volume ofliquid or a mass of food. The bowl can include an outer body, whereinthe outer body has a u-shaped cross section. The outer body also has abottom configured to support the bowl on a surface. The bottom may alsoinclude a circular groove around a circumference of the bottom and abracket within the circular groove. A no-slip foot can be insertedwithin the groove, and the foot may be secured to the circular groove bythe bracket. The bowl may also include an inner body, wherein the innerbody is concave and dome-shaped. The inner body may be configured tohold a liquid or solid, and the inner body may be connected to an upperedge of the outer body. An internal cavity is formed by the outer bodyand inner body, and the internal cavity may be insulative.

In other examples, a bowl may include an outer body that has a u-shapedcross section, and the outer body may include a bottom configured tosupport the bowl on a surface. The bottom may include a circular groove,wherein the circular groove runs along a circumference of the bottom, abracket within the circular groove, and a rubber foot, wherein the footis inserted within the groove. The foot may be secured to the circulargroove by the bracket. The bracket may be welded to the bottom of thebowl. The bowl may also include an inner body that is concave anddome-shaped, and the inner body may be configured to hold a liquid orsolid. The inner body may also include a lip, wherein the inner body lipis welded to an upper edge of the outer body. The resulting connectionformed between the upper edge of the outer body and the inner body lipmay be seamless, i.e., not visible. The bowl may also include aninternal cavity formed by the outer body and the inner body, and theinternal cavity may be insulative. In other examples, the ratio of thediameter of the bowl to the height of the bowl is about 2.22 to 1. Inyet other examples, the outer body is made of stainless steel and theinner body is made of stainless steel.

In another example, a method of forming a bowl is disclosed by formingan outer body of a bowl, wherein the outer body has a u-shaped crosssection, and the outer body includes a bottom configured to support thebowl on a surface. The bowl may also be formed to include a bottomcomprising a circular groove around the circumference of the bottom ofthe outer body, and may also include a bracket within the circulargroove. A rubber or polymer foot may be inserted within the groove, andthe foot may be secured to the circular groove by the bracket. Themethod of forming a bowl may also include forming an inner body of thebowl, wherein the inner body is concave and dome-shaped. The inner bodymay be configured to hold a liquid or solid. The inner body may also beconnected to an upper edge of the outer body to form an internal cavitythat is insulative. The bowl may be formed to have a ratio of thediameter of the bowl to the height of the bowl that is about 2.22 to 1.The outer body may be formed of stainless steel and the inner body maybe formed of stainless steel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present disclosure is illustrated by way of example and not limitedin the accompanying figures in which like reference numerals indicatesimilar elements and in which:

FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of an example bowl, according to one ormore aspects described herein.

FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the bowl of FIG. 1, according to one ormore aspects described herein.

FIG. 3 depicts a top view of the bowl of FIG. 1, according to one ormore aspects described herein.

FIG. 4 depicts a bottom view of the bowl of FIG. 1, according to one ormore aspects described herein.

FIG. 5 depicts a cross-sectional view of the bowl of FIG. 2, accordingto one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 6 depicts a partial and enlarged cross-sectional view of the bowlof FIG. 2, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 7 depicts a cross-sectional view of the bowl of FIG. 1, accordingto one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 8 depicts an isometric view of another example bowl, according toone or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 9 depicts an isometric bottom view of the bowl of FIG. 8, accordingto one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 10 depicts a side and partial cross-sectional view of the bowl ofFIG. 8, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 11 depicts a partial and enlarged cross-sectional view of the bowlof FIG. 10, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 12 depicts another example of a partial cross-sectional view of thebowl of FIG. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 13 depicts another example of a partial cross-sectional view of thebowl of FIG. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein.

Further, it is to be understood that the drawings may represent thescale of different components of various examples; however, thedisclosed examples are not limited to that particular scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following description of the various examples, reference is madeto the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which isshown by way of illustration various examples in which aspects of thedisclosure may be practiced. It is to be understood that other examplesmay be utilized and structural and functional modifications may be madewithout departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure.

Aspects of this disclosure relate to a bowl or dog bowl configured tostore a mass of food or a volume of liquid. FIG. 1 depicts an isometricview of a bowl 100. In one example, the bowl 100 may be configured tostore a volume of liquid. In another example, the bowl 100 is configuredto store a mass of food. The bowl 100 generally includes a concavereservoir 101 on top for storing or containing a solid or liquid. Thebowl 100 generally includes a relatively flat bottom 102. The bowl 100can be formed, wholly or in part, of a single or double-wall. The bowl100 may also be vacuumed formed construction to provide insulativeproperties to help maintain the temperature of the food or liquid withinthe bowl. The bowl 101 may also be formed wholly or in part by othermethods that also provide insulative properties.

As shown in FIG. 2, the bowl 100 includes a bottom 102 with a foot 103that runs around the circumference of the bottom 102. The no-slip foot102 may be a rubber or other polymer and provides an increasedfrictional surface that prevents the bowl 100 from moving, such as whena dog or other animal is eating food or drinking water. In one aspect,the footing may also be a material that provides enough buoyancy toprevent the bowl 100 from sinking in water, i.e., the bowl can float. Inanother aspect, the bowl 100 includes both a diameter, annotated with a“D” in FIG. 2, and a height, annotated with an “H” in FIG. 2. The bowl100 may be sized according to a ratio of the height to the diameter. Inone example, the ratio between the height and the diameter may be 2.22to 1 for a height of about 3.6 inches and a diameter of about 8 inches.In other aspects, the ratio of the height to the diameter may be2.00-3.00 to 1. In yet other aspects, the ratio of the height to thediameter may be 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 2.18, 2.19, 2.20, 2.21, 2.22, 2.25,2.26, 2.27, 2.28, 2.29, 2.30, 2.31, 2.32, 2.33, 2.34, 2.35, 2.36, 2.38,2.39, 2.40, 2.41, 2.42, 2.43, 2.44, 2.45, 2.46, 2.47, 2.48, 2.49, or2.50 to 1. In one example, the bowl 101 has a height of at least 3.5inches and a diameter of at least 8.0 inches. The bottom portion 102 mayalso include a recessed logo. The logo may be stamped or etched into thebottom portion 102.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show top and bottom views of the bowl 100, respectively.The bowl includes an upper rim 104 and the reservoir 101. The reservoir101 is generally concave or dome-shaped. However, other suitable shapesare contemplated for the reservoir such as a cone, or frustoconicalshape. In other examples, the reservoir 101 may be a shape to slow downthe feeding of a dog. In still other examples, the reservoir mayaccommodate devices to slow the feeding of a dog. In some examples, theinternal reservoir 101 has a capacity to hold at least 8 standard cupsof food or water. In other examples, the bowl 100 and internal reservoir101 can be configured to hold at least 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 standardcups of food or water. As shown in FIG. 4, the foot 103 is positioned ina circular groove that runs around the circumference of the bottom 102of the bowl. The foot 103 may be position within the groove so that thefoot 103 is flush with the bottom 102 of the bowl. In another example,the foot 103 protrudes or extends beyond the bottom 102 of the bowl. Inother words, the foot 103 is not flush with the bottom 102 of the bowl.In still other examples, the foot has a width of at least 0.25, 0.50,0.75, 0.80, 0.85, 0.90, 0.95, 1.00, or 1.25 inches. In yet otherexamples, the foot has a thickness of at least 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20,0.25, 0.30, 0.35, 0.40, 0.45, or 0.50 inches. In certain examples, thefoot has an outer diameter of at least 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.5,8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, or 10.0 inches. In still other examples, the foothas an inner diameter of at least 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0,6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, 9.5, or 10.0 inches. In certain examples,the foot 103 is a high durometer rubber. In some examples the foot 103is removable. As discussed in further detail below, in other examplesthe foot 103 is permanently affixed to the bottom 102 of the bowl.

As shown in FIG. 5, a cross-sectional view of the bowl 100 is depicted.The foot 103 is depicted along with a cross-sectional view of the foot103 a. Outer body 107 of the bowl is depicted. In one example, as shownin FIG. 5, outer body 5 may include a U-shaped cross section and thebottom 102 is configured to support the bowl on a surface. In anotherexample, a foot 103 is recessed in groove 103 b that runs around thecircumference of the bottom 102. In some examples, the groove 103 bincludes a width and a thickness corresponding to the width of the foot103 as previously described. In other examples, the groove 103 bincludes a width to accommodate the width of the foot 103 and athickness to either allow the entire foot 103 to recess into the groove103 b so that is flush with the bottom of the bowl 102, or the groove103 b includes a thickness less than the thickness of the foot 103 toallow the foot to protrude from the bottom of the bowl 102. FIG. 5 alsodepicts inner body 105. In one example, inner body 105 is also U-shaped.In another example, inner body 105 is concave and/or dome-shaped andconfigured to hold a liquid or a solid.

In another example, as shown in FIG. 5, inner body 105 includes a lip106 extending or curving away from the concave bowl reservoir 101. Inanother example, the lip 106 is perpendicular to a side of the innerbody that is perpendicular to a side of the outer body that isperpendicular to a surface the bowl is placed upon. As shown in FIGS.5-7, the bowl 100 is formed by connecting the inner body 105 with theouter body 107. In some examples the shape of the bowl allows thestacking of the bowls for ease of storage and transport. In certainexamples, an internal cavity 109 is formed by the inner body 105 and theouter body 107. In another example, the internal cavity 109 is naturallyinsulative as it is a barrier between the outer body 107 that is exposedto the elements, and inner body 105 that includes the reservoir 101 andthus the food or water of bowl 100. In other words, the internal cavity109 prevents the radiative heat transfer from outer body 107 to thereservoir 101. In one example, the inner body 105 is placed inside theouter body 107. The lip 106 of the inner body 105 forms a seam 108 withthe top edge of the outer body 107. The seam 108 may be welded toconnect the inner body to the outer body. Welding may include anysuitable welding method, such as a laser welding, brazing process, TIG(gas tungsten arc) welding, MIG (metal inert gas) welding, arc welding,or a silver soldering. In other examples, an adhesive is used to connectthe inner body to the outer body. In other examples, the outer body isstainless steel, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, titanium, a titaniumalloy, or a polymer. In still other examples, the inner body may bestainless steel, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, titanium, a titaniumalloy, or a polymer. In other examples, the inner body and outer bodymay be ceramic, carbon fiber, or plastic. Other suitable materials,however, are contemplated as discussed herein. The weld or seam 108 maybe seamless. For example, the weld or seam 108 can be polished bymechanical abrasion (grinding wheel, polishing wheel, etc.), chemicalpolishing, or electro-chemical polishing. In this way, the connectionformed by inner body 105 and outer body 107, i.e., seam 108, is notvisually apparent to the end user. In certain instances, a laser weldingprocess can help to provide a less noticeable welding line or seam 108to provide a cleaner look on the final product. Specifically, the weldline is smaller and less polishing is required to hide the weld line orseam 108 to the user. In still other examples inner body 105 may befastened to outer body 107 by any means suitable, including for example,using chemical bonding agents including adhesives, using mechanicalfasteners including screws, rivets or interference fittings, and/orusing thermal bonding (e.g., by melting) with or without a separatebonding agent such as a low melting point polymer.

In another example, a resin can seal the inner body 105 (and/or the lip106) with the outer body 107, and/or to create a vacuum in the internalcavity 109. Again, after the inner body 105 or lip 106 is secured to theouter body 107, the connection or seam 108 can be polished such that theconnection, weld, or seam 108 is not readily apparent or noticeable tothe user.

Like in the above example, the outer body 107 or the inner body 105 caninclude a divot or dimple structure (not depicted) that is used during avacuum formation process discussed herein. In one example, the divot ordimple can resemble a dome shape. However, other suitable shapes arecontemplated for receiving the resin material during the manufacturingprocess. In accordance with other examples, a bowl may be configuredwith one or more vacuum chambers, such as internal cavity 109 shown inFIGS. 5-7, to reduce heat transfer by conduction, convection and/orradiation within the bowls 100. To achieve a vacuum between the outerbody and inner body of the bowl, the air within the bowl can be removedby heating the bowl within the vacuum and removing the air between theouter body 107 and the inner body 105 through the openings in the divotsor dimples (not depicted) on outer body 107 and/or inner body 105. Thedivot or dimples provide a conduit to the internal cavity of the bowl.Specifically, the bowl 100 can be oriented inverted within a vacuumformation chamber, and a resin, which can be in the shape of a pill, canbe placed into the divot or dimple in the bottom of the bowl during thevacuum forming process. In certain examples, the resin can beapproximately 3 mm to 5 mm in diameter, and the openings in the divot ordimple can be approximately 1 mm in size. In this way, when the bowl 100is heated the resin becomes viscous so as to not flow or drip into theinternal cavity of the bowl through the opening, but permeable to airsuch that the air escapes the internal chamber 109 or other internalvolume of the bowl. Once the resin cools and solidifies, it covers theopenings of the divot or dimple and seals the internal cavity 109 orother internal volumes of the bowl 100 to form the vacuum within thebowl 100. Any suitable resins are contemplated. In certain examples, theresin material can be synthetic, such as an epoxy resin or may be plantbased. In yet other examples, after vacuumization, the dimple or divotcan be polished such that the dimple or divot is not readily apparent ornoticeable to the user. In still other examples, the dimple or divot maybe covered by a cap and polished, in the same manner as described above,such that the cap and dimple or divot are not readily apparent ornoticeable to the user.

In addition, various other techniques can be used to cover or seal thedimple, which may include painting the resin, powder coating the dimple,adhering metal or paper over the opening, or adding a rubber or plasticpiece to cover the opening, or including a rubber or plastic piece onthe bottom. In still other examples, the dimples or divots can becovered or sealed with either a disc or with an end cap (not shown).Welding the disc to the bottom of the bowl 100 or welding an end cap tothe bottom of the outer body 107 provides a more permanent structurethat can be repeatedly used and washed without compromising thestructural integrity of the bowl 100. Covering the divots with the discmay result in a more compact bowl since the end cap will add to theoverall height of the bowl. This may help in saving costs inmanufacturing the bowl, since less material is needed. Additionally, thebowl will be able to store more liquid within a smaller bowl volume andlength. Alternatively, the bowl 100 may be configured with a dimple ordivot in the inner body 105 (not shown) to facilitate the vacuumizationprocess as described herein.

Additional alternate methods of insulating the bowl 100 are alsocontemplated. For example, the internal cavity 109 may be filled withvarious insulating materials that exhibit low thermal conductivity suchas foam. As such, the internal cavity 109 may, in certain examples, befilled with air to form air pockets for insulation, or filled with amass of material such as a polymer material, or a polymer foam material.In one specific example, the internal cavity 109 may be filled withpolystyrene. However, additional or alternative insulating materials maybe utilized to fill the internal cavity 109 without departing from thescope of these disclosures. In certain examples, the internal cavity 109is filled with insulating materials by injecting the materials viadimples, divots, or other conduits to the internal cavity 109. In otherexamples, the insulating materials are added to the internal cavity 109prior to connecting the inner body 105 with the outer body 107. In otherexamples, the internal cavity 109 may be configured to be partially orwholly filled with an additional insulating material. For example,internal cavity 109 may be configured to be, or may be, at leastpartially filled with an alternative polymeric foam, such as polystyrenefoam, polyvinyl chloride foam, or polyimide foam, among many others.

In another example, a polymer or polymer blend adheres to the interiorsurface of the inner body 105 and insulates inner body 105, may have afirst thermal resistivity, and an insulating material that adheres tothe interior of the outer body 107 and insulates outer body 107, mayhave a second thermal resistivity, that is higher than the polymer orpolymer blend of the inner body 105 insulation and first thermalsensitivity. In another example, the first and second thermalsensitivities are the same. In still another example, the first thermalsensitivity is higher than the second thermal sensitivity. In yetanother implementation, one or more hollow portions 351 and/or one ormore cavities 214 may be configured to be, or may be, at least partiallyfilled with a second insulating material that adheres to one or moremolded polymeric surfaces of the hollow portion(s) and/or thecavity(ies). The second insulating material may also adhere theinsulating material to these molded polymeric surfaces or may adhere theinsulating material to itself (i.e., act as a binder for the insulatingmaterial). For example, a mix of polymer flakes, or pellets, in additionto a second insulating material that is namely a binder may be injectedinto one or more hollow portions 351, one or more cavities 214, or anycombination thereof

In still other examples, the internal cavity 109 may be partially filledwith an insulating material as described above, such as an insulatingfoam (polyurethane foam). Partially filling the internal cavity 109 mayrefer to injecting, or otherwise providing, insulating foam such thatthe inner cavity 109 may be at least about 50% filled, at least about80% filled, at least about 85% filled, at least about 90% filled, atleast about 95% filled, at least about 97% filled, at least about 99%filled, at least about 99.7% filled, or at least about 99.9% filled,with the percentage filled meaning the total volume, in bulk form, ofthe insulating material and any second insulating material, divided bythe volume of the internal cavity 109.

As shown in FIGS. 8-9, exemplary bowl 100 may include an outer body 107or inner body 105 configured to dampen the amount of sound that occurswhen the bowl 100 is placed onto a surface. In one example, a weightcomponent, for example rubber, plastic, metal or other material 110 canbe included on a portion of the outer body 107 or a portion of the innerbody 105, such as on the upper rim 104. In other examples, the entireouter body 107 may include a material 110 for damping sound when thebowl 100 is placed on a surface. In still other examples, rubber,plastic, metal or other materials can be included within the internalcavity 109 for damping sound when the bowl 100 is placed on a surface.In other examples, the foot 103 may also be made of and/or includeadditional material or components for damping sound when the bowl 100 isplaced on a surface.

Moreover, the material or component 110 can be adhered, removablyfastened, or welded to the outer body 107, the inner body 105, or insidethe internal cavity 109 to assist in damping the sound when the bowl 100is placed onto a surface. In the case of including a weight or sounddamping material in the internal cavity 109, the weight component ormaterial can be configured to withstand the heat of the vacuumizationchamber, which in certain instances can be greater than 500° C. However,the weight component or material placed on the exterior of the outerbody 107 or the exterior of inner body 105 for damping purposes does nothave to be configured to withstand the heat of the vacuumizationchamber, since the material can be added after the vacuum is formed. Inother examples, the material 110 is a liquid paint or a powder coating.In certain examples, the material 110 is an HAA polyester type powdercoating. The powder coating may be a thermoplastic or a thermosetpolymer. In another example, as shown in FIG. 8, the bowl 100 mayfurther include a band 120 at the top of the outer body 107. In otherexamples, the band 120 is stainless steel and is above the material 110,e.g., a powder coating or paint. In another example, the band is atleast 12 mm in height. In other examples, the band 120 is about 10 mm toabout 15 mm in height. In still other examples, the material 110 is acoating with a thickness of about 0.0025 to about 0.0035 inches. Inother examples, the material 110 is a coating with a thickness of about0.0010 to about 0.0050 inches.

Other sound damping techniques are contemplated. For example, the innerbody 105 or outer body 107 can be provided with a ripple shape or can beprovided with various undulations in order to provide damping when thebowl 100 is placed onto a surface. In yet another example, multipledepressions or divots could be provided on the outer body 107 and eachdepression or divot can be filled with resin to provide for additionalsound damping when the bowl 100 is placed onto a solid surface.

In another example, as shown in the side and partial cross-sectionalview of FIG. 10, the bowl inner body 105 has a thickness or “wall”thickness that is less than the thickness or “wall” thickness of theouter body 107. The thickness of outer body 107 can be greater than thethickness of the inner body 105 to assist in damping the sound when thebowl 100 is placed onto a surface. In other examples, the inner body 105has a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the outer body107. In still other examples, inner body 105 has a thickness that isequal to the thickness of the outer body 107. In certain examples, thewall thickness of the inner body 105 and/or the outer body 107 can beapproximately 0.5 mm to 0.75 mm, 0.8 mm to 1.1 mm. In one specificexample, the inner body 105 wall thickness can be approximately 0.7 mm,and the outer body 107 wall thickness can be approximately 0.9 mm to 1.1mm or greater. Therefore, in certain examples, the outer body 107 wallthickness can be twice as thick as the inner body 105 wall thickness. Instill other examples, the outer body 107 wall and/or the inner body 105wall thickness may be 0.5 mm, 0.55 mm, 0.60 mm, 0.65 mm, 0.70 mm, 0.75mm, 0.80 mm, 0.85 mm, 0.90 mm, 0.95 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.05 mm, 1.10 mm, 1.15mm, 1.20 mm, 1.25 mm, 1.30 mm, 1.35 mm, 1.40 mm, 1.45 mm, or 1.50 mm.

Moreover, a thickness of the inner and outer bodies 107 and 105 may beembodied with any dimensional value, without departing from the scope ofthese disclosures. Also, a surface of one or more of the inner and outerbodies 107 and 105 of the bowl 100 may comprise a ceramic surface, asilvered surface, copper plated, or covered with thin aluminum foilconfigured to reduce heat transfer by radiation. It is also contemplatedthat the bowl 100 can include a lid (not shown) to prevent spillage offood or water, or an insulated lid for preventing heat transfer to orfrom liquids or solids stored within the bowl 100. Such lids can also beinsulated using the techniques described herein. Further, the lids maybe formed from rubber, plastic, or other polymer, stainless steel, orother metal, or combinations thereof

In certain examples, the bowl 100 may be constructed from one or moremetals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, or fiber-reinforced materials.Additionally, the bowl 100 may be constructed using one or more hot orcold working processes (e.g. stamping, casting, molding, drilling,grinding, forging, among others). For example, the inner body 105 andthe outer body 107 can be individually formed as single sheets ofmaterial, milled into the appropriate shape, and welded together at aseam 108. The seam can be polished such that the welded portions are notvisible to the user. In one implementation, the bowl 100 may beconstructed using a stainless steel. In one specific example, the bowl100 may be formed substantially of 304 stainless steel. In anotherimplementation, the bowl 100 may be constructed using titanium or atitanium alloy.

In one example, as shown in the partial and enlarged cross-sectionalview of the bowl of FIG. 11, the foot 103 is depressed or recessed intothe groove 103 b that extends around the circumference of the bottom 102of the bowl. In another example, the foot 103 is friction fit into thegroove 103 b. In other examples, the foot 103 is connected to the groove103 b by adhesive. The groove 103 b may further include a bracket 111.In one example, the bracket 111 is welded to the top of the groove 103b. This may be accomplished by any suitable welding method, e.g., suchas laser welding, brazing processes, arc welding, or silver soldering.In another example, the bracket 111 is connected to the groove 103 b byan adhesive or other mechanical device such as a screw or rivet. Thefoot 103 can be connected or mated to bracket 111.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 11, the foot 103 may be shaped in amanner that is compatible with or mates with the bracket 111. Forexample, the bottom of the foot 103 may be a flat surface 114. The otherside of the foot 103 may include two curved ends 115 and double ridges116 in the middle of the foot separated by a gap 117. Correspondingly,the bracket 111 may include two curved ends 113 that clamp into or matewith the curved ends 115 of the foot 103. Further, the bracket 111 mayinclude a center gap 112 between the two curved ends 113. Also shown inFIG. 11, the double ridge 116 of the foot 103 is configured to mate withthe center gap 112 of the bracket 111. As a result, the foot 103 issecured to the bracket 111 and thus the bottom 102 of the bowl 100.

In certain examples, as shown in FIG. 12, the foot 103 may beconstructed as a singular unit that is a continuous ring. In otherexamples, the foot 103 has a first end and a second end that are notconnected. As shown in FIG. 12, the foot 103 may fit tightly inside thegroove 103 b of the bowl 100. In one example, friction maintains theposition of the foot 103 in the groove 103 b. In another example, thefoot 103 further includes an adhesive to provide additional strength fora connection to groove 103 b in addition to the friction fit. In someexamples, the flat bottom 114 of the foot 103 is flush with the bottom102 of the bowl 100. In other examples, the flat bottom 114 of the foot103 extends past the bottom 102 of the bowl 100, i.e., the foot 103 isonly partly recessed in the groove 103 b. The partially recessed groove103 slightly elevates the bowl bottom 102 above a surface and allows anindividual to place their fingers under the bottom 102 to easily graspthe bowl 100. Accordingly, the bowl 100 may be easily lifted fortransport or movement without spilling the contents. In some examples,as further shown in FIG. 12, the configuration of the foot 103 and thegroove 103 b provides a sealed bowl 100 without the need for additionalhardware to secure the flat faced foot 103 to the groove 103 b and bowl100. In still other examples, as shown in FIG. 13, the groove 103 bincludes a plurality of bungholes 118 drilled or stamped into the groove103 b at the bottom 102 of the bowl 100. As such, the foot 103 isconstructed with a plurality of bungs 119 that mate with the bungholes118. The foot 103 is secured to the groove 103 b when the bungs 119 aresnapped into the bungholes 118. This configuration, in some examples,does not require the use of an adhesive or other means to secure thefoot 103 to the bowl 100. In other examples, the foot 103 is removablefrom the groove 103 b and is replaceable.

In a specific example, a bowl may include an outer body, wherein theouter body has a u-shaped cross section, the outer body may have abottom configured to support the bowl on a surface. The bottom mayinclude a circular groove around a circumference of the bottom and abracket within the circular groove. A foot may be inserted within thegroove, and the foot may be secured to the circular groove by thebracket. The bowl may also include an inner body in that is concave anddome-shaped. The inner body may be configured to hold a liquid or solid,and may be connected to an upper edge of the outer body. The bowl mayalso include an internal cavity formed by the outer body and inner body.The inner cavity may be insulative. The connection formed by the upperedge of the outer body and a lip of the inner body may be seamless. Theupper edge of the outer body may be welded to the lip of the inner body.The outer body may be constructed of stainless steel, aluminum, analuminum alloy, titanium, a titanium alloy, or a polymer, and the innerbody may be constructed of stainless steel, aluminum, an aluminum alloy,titanium, a titanium alloy, or a polymer. The bowl outer body or thebowl inner body may also include a sound deadening material. The foot ofthe bowl may be constructed of a rubber or other polymer. The bowl maybe of such a shape that allows the bowl to be stackable with anotherbowl. The outer body of the bowl may be coated with a powder coating.The internal cavity of the bowl may also include an insulating material.The bowl may have an outer body with a first thickness and an inner bodyhas a second thickness, such that the first thickness is greater thanthe second thickness. The bowl may include a ratio of a diameter of thebowl to a height of the bowl that is about 2.22 to 1. The bowl may alsoinclude a bracket that is welded to the circular groove in the bottom ofthe bowl.

A method of forming a bowl may include forming an outer body of a bowlthat has a u-shaped cross section. The outer body may be formed to havea bottom configured to support the bowl on a surface. A circular groovemay be formed in the bottom of the bowl that runs along a circumferenceof the bottom. A bracket may also be formed within the circular groovein which a rubber foot can be inserted within the groove. The foot mayalso be secured to the circular groove by the bracket that is welded tothe bottom of the bowl. An inner body may be formed that is concave anddome-shaped, and configured to hold a liquid or solid. The inner bodymay be formed to further include a lip that can be welded to an upperedge formed at the top of the outer body. The connection formed betweenthe upper edge of the outer body and the inner body lip may be formedwithout a visible seam. An internal cavity may be formed by the outerbody and inner body, and the internal cavity may be insulative. The bowlmay be formed with a ratio of a diameter of the bowl to a height of thebowl that is about 2.22 to 1. The bowl outer body may be constructed ofstainless steel, and the bowl inner body may be constructed of stainlesssteel. The inner body of the bowl may be formed with a lip at the top ofthe inner body that can be welded to an upper edge formed at the top ofthe outer body. The connection between the lip and the upper edge may beseamless. The bowl outer body may be constructed of stainless steel,aluminum, an aluminum alloy, titanium, a titanium alloy, or a polymer,and the bowl inner body may be constructed of stainless steel, aluminum,an aluminum alloy, titanium, a titanium alloy, or a polymer. The bowlmay be formed with an outer body that has a first thickness and an innerbody that has a second thickness. The outer bowl first thickness may begreater than the inner bowl second thickness. A bowl may be formed witha ratio of a diameter of the bowl to a height of the bowl that is about2.22 to 1. The foot of the bowl may be constructed of a rubber or otherpolymer. The bowl may also be formed with the bracket welded to thecircular groove in the bottom of the bowl.

The present disclosure is disclosed above and in the accompanyingdrawings with reference to a variety of examples. The purpose served bythe disclosure, however, is to provide examples of the various featuresand concepts related to the disclosure, not to limit the scope of thedisclosure. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that numerousvariations and modifications may be made to the examples described abovewithout departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

What is claimed is:
 1. A bowl comprising: an outer body of a bowl, theouter body having a bottom configured to support the bowl on a surface;an inner body of the bowl, wherein the inner body is connected to anupper edge of the outer body, wherein a connection formed by the upperedge of the outer body and a lip of the inner body is seamless, whereinthe upper edge of the outer body is welded to the lip of the inner body;and an internal cavity, wherein the internal cavity is formed by theouter body and inner body.
 2. The bowl of claim 1, wherein the internalcavity is insulative.
 3. The bowl of claim 2, wherein the internalcavity is a vacuum chamber.
 4. The bowl of claim 2, wherein the internalcavity further includes an insulating material.
 5. The bowl of claim 1,wherein the bottom comprises a circular foot.
 6. The bowl of claim 5,wherein the foot comprises a rubber or other polymer.
 7. The bowl ofclaim 5, wherein the foot is secured to the bottom by friction fit. 8.The bowl of claim 5, wherein the foot is secured to the bottom by anadhesive.
 9. The bowl of claim 5, wherein the foot is secured to thebottom by a mechanical device.
 10. The bowl of claim 5, wherein the footis recessed into the bottom.
 11. The bowl of claim 1, wherein the outerbody is stainless steel, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, titanium, atitanium alloy, or a polymer, and wherein the inner body is stainlesssteel, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, titanium, a titanium alloy, or apolymer.
 12. The bowl of claim 1, wherein the outer body or the innerbody further comprises a sound deadening material.
 13. The bowl of claim1, wherein the outer body has a u-shaped cross section and wherein theinner body is concave and dome-shaped.
 14. The bowl of claim 1, furthercomprising a powder coating.
 15. A method of forming a bowl comprising:forming an outer body of a bowl, the outer body having a bottomconfigured to support the bowl on a surface; forming an inner body ofthe bowl, wherein the inner body is concave and dome-shaped, the innerbody configured to hold a liquid or solid, wherein the inner body isconnected to an upper edge of the outer body, wherein the inner bodyfurther comprises a lip, wherein the inner body lip is welded to anupper edge of the outer body, wherein a seamless connection is formedbetween the upper edge of the outer body and the inner body lip; andforming an internal cavity, wherein the internal cavity is formed by theouter body and inner body.
 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the outerbody is stainless steel, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, titanium, atitanium alloy, or a polymer, and wherein the inner body is stainlesssteel, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, titanium, a titanium alloy, or apolymer.
 17. The method of claim 15, wherein the internal cavity isinsulative, and wherein the internal cavity is a vacuum chamber.
 18. Themethod of claim 15, wherein the bottom comprises a circular foot, andwherein the foot comprises a rubber or other polymer.
 19. The method ofclaim 16, wherein the foot is secured to the bottom by an adhesive,friction fit, a mechanical device, or combination thereof.
 20. A bowlcomprising: an outer body of a bowl, wherein the outer body has au-shaped cross section, the outer body having a bottom configured tosupport the bowl on a surface wherein the bottom comprises a circularfoot and wherein the foot is a rubber or other polymer; an inner body ofthe bowl, wherein the inner body is concave and dome-shaped, the innerbody configured to hold a liquid or solid, wherein the inner body isconnected to an upper edge of the outer body, wherein a connectionformed by the upper edge of the outer body and a lip of the inner bodyis seamless, wherein the upper edge of the outer body is welded to thelip of the inner body; and an internal cavity, wherein the internalcavity is formed by the outer body and inner body.